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Dr. Michael Sprang, MD

(237 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076

(847) 657-1900

Dr. Michael Sprang, MD is a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Michael Sprang, MD is affiliated with NorthShore, Endeavor Health Medical Group and NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

2650 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Address:

9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076

Some issues Dr. Michael Sprang, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	36
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
minimally invasive procedures	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	103
gastrointestinal procedures	176
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326
minimally invasive procedures	188
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	148
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	40
Less than 65	174

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	111
gastrointestinal procedures	219
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351
minimally invasive procedures	235
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	172

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	95
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	33
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	204
hospital care	334
hydrogen breath test	14
injections	10
inpatient care	334
methane breath test	14
minimally invasive procedures	241
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	90
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	37
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	166
doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	195
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
minimally invasive procedures	220
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	166

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	60
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	27
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	171
doctor visit	224
gastrointestinal procedures	187
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	186
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	171

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	42
Hispanic	22
Asian	33
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	68
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	168
gastrointestinal procedures	247
hospital care	425
inpatient care	425
minimally invasive procedures	266
preventive care	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	202

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	51
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	103
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	488
doctor visit	398
gastrointestinal procedures	589
hospital care	338
inpatient care	338
minimally invasive procedures	651
preventive care	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	488

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Sprang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Sprang, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	233
hospital care	275
hydrogen breath test	14
injections	10
inpatient care	275
methane breath test	14
minimally invasive procedures	256
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	186

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Sprang, MD.

**Gender**
Female	172
Male	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	210
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	89
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Sprang, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Sprang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Sprang, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Sprang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NorthShore

Endeavor Health Medical Group

NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Sprang, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 237 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Sprang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Evanston, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Sprang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$633 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $265	Solesta $114	Relistor $92	Xifaxan 550 mg $65	$97
AbbVie, Inc.	$336 Humira $322	Creon $14
Gilead Sciences Inc	$226 Viread $101	$125
Celgene Corporation	$116 ZEPOSIA $116
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$14 XIFAXAN $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,222
Education	$102

Biography

Dr. Michael Sprang sees patients in Evanston, IL. His medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Sprang graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.